Hello, All. This is my first post. I've tried multiple searches on this topic, but I'm afraid that all of the posters assume more starting knowledge than I have.
I'd like to learn about modding digital equipment, and I have a Sony CDP-C260Z cd changer that I'd like to use as a test subject. It has no digital output, so that's the first thing I'd like to add. Later, I'd like to try an upgraded DAC and anything else that's recommended.
My problem, as noted above, is that I know very little about electronics. I'm pretty mechanically inclined, and I can follow instructions and diagrams, but I don't know the difference between an opamp and a power supply.
So, are there step-by-step instructions that will allow me to make these mods and learn in the process? Are there books or other suggested readings? Any help is appreciated!
I'd like to learn about modding digital equipment, and I have a Sony CDP-C260Z cd changer that I'd like to use as a test subject. It has no digital output, so that's the first thing I'd like to add. Later, I'd like to try an upgraded DAC and anything else that's recommended.
My problem, as noted above, is that I know very little about electronics. I'm pretty mechanically inclined, and I can follow instructions and diagrams, but I don't know the difference between an opamp and a power supply.
So, are there step-by-step instructions that will allow me to make these mods and learn in the process? Are there books or other suggested readings? Any help is appreciated!
Can you solder ??
Get an old component board and practise unsoldering and resoldering until you can do it without wrecking the board.
Otherwise stick to mechanical mods only such as case damping and replacing feet.
Andy
Get an old component board and practise unsoldering and resoldering until you can do it without wrecking the board.
Otherwise stick to mechanical mods only such as case damping and replacing feet.
Andy
Yes, I can solder a bit. I was hoping for maybe a step-by-step guide to making the mods.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Steve
Thanks for your suggestions.
Steve
Hi Steve
I was like you not so long ago and I was also trying to mod a CD player that was not very popular. My suggestion to you is to get hold of a different machine to start with - something like a Marantz CD40/50/60 or Philips CD620/630/650. This is so much information, diagrams, pictures and manuals around on these CD players that you will be able to learn quickly. Also, they are quite cheap and easy to work on. They also sound quite good and are robust - having a Philips CDM4 mechanism and a well regarded TDA1541A DAC. Many more people will be able to help you with one of these than with your Sony. Once you get the hang of it - you will be able to tackle the Sony by yourself and recognise what is in it.
I was like you not so long ago and I was also trying to mod a CD player that was not very popular. My suggestion to you is to get hold of a different machine to start with - something like a Marantz CD40/50/60 or Philips CD620/630/650. This is so much information, diagrams, pictures and manuals around on these CD players that you will be able to learn quickly. Also, they are quite cheap and easy to work on. They also sound quite good and are robust - having a Philips CDM4 mechanism and a well regarded TDA1541A DAC. Many more people will be able to help you with one of these than with your Sony. Once you get the hang of it - you will be able to tackle the Sony by yourself and recognise what is in it.
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